Why You Need A Commuting Backpack (and how to pack it)

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Commuting backpacks are pretty essential as most of us head back into the workplace. We give you our top tips on how to pack your backpack and why they're absolutely necessary to ensure a smooth a hassle free commute.
    00:00 - Intro
    00:23 - Features
    00:44 - How to pack your bags
    02:40 - More features
    03:43 - Outro
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  • @jonathanbenn2241
    @jonathanbenn2241 2 роки тому +30

    40 year bike commuter. If you are going to commit to bike commuting, a rack and panniers is the way to go.

    • @AJ-iu6nw
      @AJ-iu6nw 2 місяці тому

      but what about average speed and aerodynamics

  • @matthewcole931
    @matthewcole931 2 роки тому +2

    Go Sam! Awesome video dude - looking forward to the next 💥💥

  • @thatwebbloke
    @thatwebbloke 2 роки тому +4

    Leave as much stuff at work as you can and/or go in via other means once a week and drop a large bag off with all your clothing for the week (and bring back the dirty stuff).
    Join a local gym and just pop in before work for a shower. Lots of cheap Gyms around even in central London, mine cost be £20 a month, so the cost of a couple of train journeys.

  • @semih4270
    @semih4270 Рік тому +1

    Does anyone know what jacket that was?? I loved it!

  • @robstanley7247
    @robstanley7247 2 роки тому +10

    Did I really just watch someone show me how to pack a back-pack??

  • @RoninCycling
    @RoninCycling 2 роки тому +2

    I use the Showers Pass Transit Backpack. It is bombproof and has lights on it.

  • @MikesVlogss
    @MikesVlogss 2 роки тому +9

    @Cycling Weekly Great video, i prefer to put my walking shoes in a plastic grocery bag to keep other items in my backpack clean from dirt as well.

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 роки тому

      Great tip!

    • @helvettefaensatan
      @helvettefaensatan 2 роки тому

      But that won't highlight the features camelback wanted.
      I'd want some content initiated by Cycling Weekly soon.

  • @zcarfanatic
    @zcarfanatic Рік тому +2

    I bike-commuted for a couple years. 11 miles each way. I found the best way to deal with shoes is to not pack them! I have a brown-ish pair and a black-ish pair at work in my drawer. I just wear mtb shoes with mountain cleats from bike locker to shower and to my desk, then change into normal shoes. I"ve been using my wenger Ibex backpack, but it's not an ideal choice in the rain. Been looking at the camel-backs lately, so this helps.

  • @TheMcMonster
    @TheMcMonster 2 роки тому +8

    Black cycling bags, black cycling clothes, black helmets and bikes. Small (if any!) LED lights on "commuter" bikes with no factory light options. Can someone explain me why?!
    I see those kind of people riding at night and in the rain. I'm head to toes in reflective clothes and gear, additional lights and reflective gear on the bike and still don't feel comfortable at night and in bad weather.

    • @Mr.T.12345
      @Mr.T.12345 2 роки тому +2

      Because as you have stated, even wearing all of that and making yourself look like a tacky Christmas tree, it doesn't make a massive difference.

    • @trollobite1629
      @trollobite1629 Рік тому

      @@Mr.T.12345 Don't be stupid it's called Hi Vis for a very good reason, I've lost count of the number of times I've not seen cyclists because of their dark gear

  • @valfoor
    @valfoor 2 роки тому +1

    How much for a daysack?. I have an old 20ltr HAWG (2010) cost £40-50.... Still going strong.

  • @manuelcalleja92
    @manuelcalleja92 2 роки тому +1

    cool but only colour is black???

  • @25inspector
    @25inspector 2 роки тому +1

    Some riders don't like backpacks and prefer bags on their bikes...but if you own multiple bikes, a backpack is the most economical and easiest option.

    • @misterlove6225
      @misterlove6225 Рік тому +5

      Until you develop a backpack obsession and start blowing 200 bucks on one

  • @___Anakin.Skywalker
    @___Anakin.Skywalker Рік тому +1

    I wish they have bigger like 40L

  • @simonkavan4996
    @simonkavan4996 2 роки тому +29

    No, you don't. Any backpack can be a commuting backpack if you commute with it on your back...

    • @BenSawtell
      @BenSawtell 6 місяців тому +1

      Yeah - i’ve used lots of different generic backpacks, but also no harm having something specifically designed for cycling. Some of the features of this definitely appeal to me.

  • @waynecremlock
    @waynecremlock 2 роки тому +1

    If I am commuting to work, I'll leave my lock at the rack

  • @fisharefriends598
    @fisharefriends598 2 роки тому +6

    150 quid far too much

  • @radziklbn
    @radziklbn 2 роки тому +2

    #sponsored

  • @jr5389
    @jr5389 26 днів тому

    🤨…£120 Bang 💥 🤪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😎

  • @alainpryt9641
    @alainpryt9641 2 роки тому

    👍👍👍👏👏👏🚴🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

  • @SecwetGwiwer
    @SecwetGwiwer 2 роки тому +2

    No I don’t.

  • @theskazeez
    @theskazeez 10 місяців тому

    Lunchbox next to shoes ? 🥴🥴

  • @chrisdavis8399
    @chrisdavis8399 2 роки тому +5

    Actually you need panniers…..

    • @stephenacquah9053
      @stephenacquah9053 2 роки тому +1

      100% agree about panniers. Leg the bike take the weight not your back! I have 2 Ortlieb panniers which are amazing 👍🏿

  • @jaimealejandrocifuentesrui9393
    @jaimealejandrocifuentesrui9393 6 місяців тому

    I ride with a 40lt backpack

  • @bikepackingadventure7913
    @bikepackingadventure7913 2 роки тому +2

    But black…..🙄🙄 that’s a no from me
    I hate hi viz, however, drivers will divert blame onto cyclists and I don’t want to wearing a black bag and that maybe it could risk me accepting mitigation of me being hit? Thus reducing drivers full responsibility?

    • @cyclingweekly
      @cyclingweekly  2 роки тому

      Even though they're black, they have 360 degrees of reflective material. Another good option is to use a reflective backpack cover.

    • @grahamriley8124
      @grahamriley8124 Рік тому

      Drivers always have responsibility, unless it is night and you do not have lights. Besides, I always see cyclists and find myself wondering why on earth they wear hi viz. I commute to work by bike and car.

  • @zeviheller5628
    @zeviheller5628 2 роки тому

    first

    • @ModgeDonkey
      @ModgeDonkey 2 роки тому

      First comment, but not first view, that belongs to me. But I'm surprised to see this, because the 'first comment' phase died out back in the noughties 😁

  • @admiraljamster
    @admiraljamster 2 місяці тому

    What the fuck. You tell me people are willing to wear fresh underwear that have been fermenting inside a shoe?

  • @ryand141
    @ryand141 6 місяців тому

    You can get a 11.99 dry bag from mountain warehouse and it will 100 keep your gear dry. 100 quid for this? Rip off.